Agusan del Norte is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga Region of Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Cabadbaran.

It is bordered on the northwest by the Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental. Agusan del Norte has a total land area of 2,730.24 square kilometres or 1,054.15 square miles.

About Agusan del Norte

Agusan del Norte, officially the Province of Agusan del Norte (Cebuano: Amihanang Agusan; Butuanon: Probinsya hong Agusan del Norte; Tagalog: Hilagang Agusan), is a province in the Caraga region of the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Cabadbaran with several government offices located in the city of Butuan.

Current Agusan del Norte capitol in Butuan City

It is bordered on the northwest by Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental.

Agusan Del Norte in Details

The following are a few useful and interesting details about this province.

Province: Agusan del Norte
Location: 9°10′N 125°30′E | View Map
Year Founded: 1967
Capital: Cabadbaran
Area: 3,546.86 km2 (1,369.45 sq mi)
Population: 387,600
Density: 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Division: Mindanao
Region: 13
Demonym(s): Agusanon/-a
Elevation: 1,920 m (6,300 ft) (Mount Hilong-Hilong)
Time Zone: PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code: 2800–2826
Area code: +63 -(074)-XXX-XXXX
Electricity: Standard voltage is 220V. Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well. Bring A to B adapter(s).
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
Exchange Rate: Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
Religion(s): Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion of the people
Language(s): Cebuano,Butuanon,Agusan,Higaonon,Mamanwa,Surigaonon,English
Known For: The city is known for its lugging services
Major Industries: Iron, gold, silver, nickel, chromite, manganese and copper. Its leading crops are palay, banana and coconut.
Climate: Tropical.
Best Time to Visit: January
Clothing: The most appropriate clothing for this province is casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.
Airport(s): Butuan Airport
Seaport(s): Magallanes Port | Masao Port | Nasipit Port
Website: www.agusandelnorte.gov.ph

Agusan Del Norte History

Spanish and American era

Prior to its creation as an independent province, Agusan, as it was once undivided, was under the jurisdiction of Surigao province during the Spanish colonial period. In 1907, Agusan was separated from Surigao by the American government, creating the Agusan province.

World War II

During World War II in 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces landed in Northern Agusan.

In 1945, Filipino soldiers of the 6th, 10th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 107th and 110th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and the 10th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary together with the recognized Agusan guerrilla fighter units against the Japanese forces beginning the liberation in Northern Agusan during World War II.

During the war, a unit of the joint Philippine-American defense force were located at Manot, Talacogon, in the interior of the Agusan Valley.

Independence

In 1967, Republic Act 4979 divided Agusan into two independent provinces: Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.

On August 16, 2000, the seat of provincial government was transferred from Butuan City to Cabadbaran through Republic Act 8811, although the province is yet to complete the transfer of provincial services and functions to the new capital.

The Agusan del Norte province is divided into 10 Municipalities, 1 City:

Buenavista
Butuan
Cabadbaran
Carmen
Jabonga
Kitcharao
Las Nieves
Magallanes
Nasipit
Remedios T. Romualdez
Santiago
Tubay

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How to Get to Agusan Del Norte

The nearest airport and seaport is in Butuan City.

By Plane

A domestic airport in Bancasi can get you to Butuan from Manila (one hour) or Cebu (45 minutes) either by Cebu Pacific or Philippine airlines.

By Boat

You can reach the city from the port in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte for about 26 minutes, aside from other ports in Cebu and Bohol. There also bus routes to Davao or Surigao from Manila which can get you to the city -- this would perhaps be the cheapest way to travel but it will take you three excruciating days sitting on the bus seat and being loading and unloaded to about three of four RoRo of Roll On Roll Off ports.

By Land

If coming from Mindanao neighboring cities, Butuan City is accessible by bus, hired van, or private vehicle. Butuan City is accessible via Davao City from the south, Cagayan de Oro City from the west, and Surigao City from the north. The bus company that caters trip in and out of Butuan is Bachelor Express, Surigao Liner, and etc. A van can be also hired towards Butuan City.

Best Time to Visit Agusan Del Norte

The climate in this province is with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as Af.

One of the best times to go there is on every 2nd week of January when the province celebrates the Saging Festival, an Agri Fair highlighting the bounties of Buenavista which are bananas.

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Agusan Del Norte Tourist Spots

The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Agusan del Norte province:

Balangay Shrine Museum
Butuan National Museum
Delta Discovery Park
Agusan River
Banza Church Ruins
Bood Promontory Eco Park
Magellan’s Landing Site
Punta Diwata Cave
Masao Beach
Mt. Mayapay
Diosdado Macapagal Suspension Bridge
Guingona Park
Sprinkles Waterpark and Event Center
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Dagangdang Falls
Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum

The Agusan River and Magsaysay Bridge in 2019

Agusan Del Norte Festivals

The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Agusan del Norte throughout the year:

Araw ng Agusan del Norte (June 13-17) – (Province-wide)
Saging Festival (2nd week of January) – Buenavista
Sumayajaw Festival (August 14) – Jabonga

AGUSAN DEL NORTE: History and Province Guide (Tourist Spots and Festivals)